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Android XR and mixed-reality prototypes remind us not to get excited too early


The truth is, all these products aren't real until you can buy them.

There was the Android XR announcement, the cryptic teasing of Samsung's Project Moohan headset, and the news that Vivo will have a prototype Apple Vision Pro competitor by the end of 2025. (Image credit: Vivo)At a time when nearly every major company is exploring a mixed-reality strategy, it's a good idea to take a pause before falling for the hype. If you've been a fan of tech long enough, you probably remember your fair share of products highly touted that were canceled or didn't meet expectations.

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